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Effective Assessment – Closing Learning Gaps

In this session, we will look at what evidence tells us about the use of assessment in effective teaching. We will look at the importance of retrieval practice and feedback, and explore ways in which assessment can be used to assess and help close learning gaps.

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The Trust Dividend – the benefits of working in a group of schools

Leora will explore the myths and facts about working in a multi-academy trust which creates the conditions for deep and purposeful collaboration. The trust structure, at its best, can support an early career teacher to build professional expertise.

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What do we mean when we say we have high expectations for students?

Melanie Saunders, Chief Education Adviser for HPL, explores the difference between words and actions. During this school year, a year like no other, it's a perfect time to reflect on our expectations of students in the year to come.

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Parents as Partners

This workshop aims to help every teacher consider how to form more effective partnerships with parents, reflecting on the positive impact of parental engagement on the child, school and even the parent themselves.

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Looking backwards. How to learn to stop worrying and love planning

This session will revisit the fundamentals of lesson planning and unpick how to plan more effectively. Planning backwards for both primary and secondary NQTs is the model for this session.

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Near or far - making every minute count: high quality teacher talk

Within this session we will explore Barak Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction. This will be an opportunity to grapple with the research-based strategies that ‘all teachers should know’.

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Meditation on the natural breath with Iris Gudsteinsdottir

Meditation can be described as a training of the mental muscle, it has been around for millennia and served many to quiet the mind, increase focus, calm and clarity. There are various techniques available and I will be guiding you through a concentration-based technique where the object of concentration is the natural breath. Please have a chair available and, if possible, a rolled-up blanket or a cushion. All levels are welcome.

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Mindfulness with Iris Gudsteinsdottir

Through mindfulness practices we can train our awareness so that we can become more present in each passing moment of our lives and move away from living on autopilot. We can practice turning inwards to our felt sense in the physical body and observe our feelings and thoughts whilst developing and maintaining a non-judgmental and compassionate attitude. I will be guiding you through a short standing and sitting mindfulness practice, please have a chair or comfortable seat available. All levels welcome.

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The essential elements of planning and teaching effective lessons with Professor Rob Coe

The first few years of teaching can be overwhelming: there is so much to master that seems complex, challenging and important. New teachers have to focus on a small number of things that will have the most impact, but what does research identify as the highest-leverage skills, practices and knowledge?

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Taking a break - Desk Yoga with Elena Fulton

Mindful stretch breaks are extremely important for people whose jobs require them to sit at a desk or to stand in a classroom for long hours, which may result in back or neck pain, tight and sore legs, and shoulders stiffness. Elena will take you through a simple and fun 30 minutes class to make you feel invigorated, happier, and more supple.

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Social and Emotional Learning – What is it and why it matters for every teacher with Jean Gross CBE

In this workshop, Jean will explore the core social and emotional skills children need for behaviour, learning and wellbeing – and simple classroom strategies to develop them.

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How to build motivation for learning with Peps Mccrea

Explore what the science of motivation tells us about what we can do to boost pupil attention and effort in our lessons.

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